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Ford Ka 2 1.3i 1997
westf27 - 28/10/09 at 08:04 PM

what engine would this car have.Overhead cam or pushrods?

jonesier1 - 28/10/09 at 08:08 PM

pushrod 1.3 endura,prone to wearing out cam followers /cams and rattling there heads off.

flibble - 28/10/09 at 08:09 PM

Not 100% sure but pushrod I think, no doubt someone who knows more will confirm

Edit: ^Beaten to it ^

[Edited on 28/10/09 by flibble]

zilspeed - 28/10/09 at 08:10 PM

Pushrod OHV Valencia engine.

Well known for sludging up, needs lots of lovely fresh oil on a regular basis or it'll sound like 1000 knitting machines played through motorhead's PA.

mcerd1 - 28/10/09 at 08:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed
Pushrod OHV Valencia engine.


almost

the endura is an updated HCS, which is the updated valencia, which was a squashed x-flow from the mk1 fiesta (I think ford got there moneys worth out of that design)

theconrodkid - 28/10/09 at 08:20 PM

worst engine ford ever made,oh and the body,s rust like hell as well.

dinosaurjuice - 28/10/09 at 08:36 PM

i think these have tapered spark plugs. normal thread, but no washer, just a taper which is prone to seizing.

westf27 - 28/10/09 at 08:41 PM

sounds like I should buy it then

trying to find sons girlfriend a little runaround

prawnabie - 28/10/09 at 09:54 PM

You know when your onto a winner when the "2" model is out only a year after the first is release lol

tomblyth - 28/10/09 at 10:01 PM

they rot away like old alfas

Peteff - 28/10/09 at 10:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by westf27
sounds like I should buy it then

trying to find sons girlfriend a little runaround


Get her a Corsa or a Micra, they are cheap and look a better proposition than the Ka.

blakep82 - 29/10/09 at 11:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by westf27
sounds like I should buy it then

trying to find sons girlfriend a little runaround


you don't like her much then? lol

MikeRJ - 29/10/09 at 11:52 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
quote:
Originally posted by westf27
sounds like I should buy it then

trying to find sons girlfriend a little runaround


Get her a Corsa or a Micra, they are cheap and look a better proposition than the Ka.


Not keen on Corsas, but a Fiesta or Micra would be sensible choices for a small, cheap car. At least Ford bothered to put some rust proofing on the Fiesta.

Marcus - 29/10/09 at 05:05 PM

Ok, some people don't like French cars but I do. I'd go for a Clio, preferably the newer shape (51 plate on) and a 1.2 16v. We had one and it's the only car my missus didn't want to get rid of! Child forced sale as it was a 3 door.....